At the Episcopal Church St. Stephens and the Incarnation, the Priest Martin Smith recently delivered a sermon on the meaning of the Sabbath in the eyes of God. To him, it is a day when God rested, having completed the creation of the universe.
Well, yes, God is reported to have rested on that day, but only after having taken stock of what HE had done! For He claimed at that juncture, "it was good"--the whole had truly been, magnificently and wonderfully, done!
The importance of HIS evaluation is that we, too, need a chance to reflect upon how we're making progress toward the goals in projects we're involved in for HIS sake. We need that time to take stock of things.
Personally, I note my forward progress every Sunday while at the altar to receive the Eucharist. It is during those moments before the Cross that I remember what Jesus hath wraught, and how thankful I am for having a part--howbeit tiny--in doing God's work on earth. At that time, I also implore God to unleash His mighty power through the Holy Spirit so that I continue on to pursue a life filled with the adventure of working my part in God's accomplishing HIS will for the world.
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